one of the -- jeff halpern, the potomac, maryland, native played seven seasons with washington and the sixth season. after citizens with the stars, lightnings, kings and canadiens, the 35-year-old is back with his hometown team signing a one-year deal. >> i know i enjoyed playing here before, i think i'm starting to appreciate it more now and being closer to my dad and family and having them get a chance to come to the games and practices. and to be a part of this is -- and i am enjoying every year and going in every year a chance to win. >> and the nationals are back over $500 the 44 and 43 record -- over 500 with the 44 and 43 record. 16 and 15 in such games this year, a 1 and 12 over the last 15 and wouldn't you know it? all four of davie johnson's wins, the manager has come by one run only. >> and -- believe me. and every decision you make is critical and -- to have a laugher and the old laugher we have, we got deet beat. >>> and the world cup you united states in sweden, beat teams equal tiified for the team, fish -- qualified and deflects off of amy lepelvec. and 2-0 swede. fast